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MJ54 XMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 XMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 121,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 121,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 111,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underbody under sealed

Fail 9 May 2022 111,792 miles

Brake performance not tested as brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody under sealed

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,660 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 94,626 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 94,016 miles

Exhaust, suspension and brake discs corroding

Slight play in n/s/f suspension/steering

Fail 23 May 2018 94,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust, suspension and brake discs corroding

Slight play in n/s/f suspension/steering

Pass 10 May 2017 92,485 miles

Coils and exhaust corroding

Pass 26 May 2016 88,172 miles

Exhaust corroding

Slight play in front suspension

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,054 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,282 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 51,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 35,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,493 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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MJ54 XMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ54 XMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ54 XMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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